jessicab

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1. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

   jessicab replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism

   The main point no one has brought up here is that in socialized medicine, services are rationed. Example: in the UK dialysis is withheld after 55 yoa, in Canada if your doctor suspects a brain tumor, your wait for an MRI can be as long as 6 months. H...

2. Any one who just passed the NCLEX? Please share your experience and study tips.

   jessicab replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX

   I took it March of 2007. I passed in an hour with 75 questions. I used several different review books, but hands down the Kaplan was the best. My hospital paid for the class, and I think that was very valuable and worth the time. Do questions, questi...

3. pay in Albuquerque

   jessicab replied to jewelnca's topic in New Mexico

   Hey! I work at Lovelace. I really enjoy it, but I am not in med/surg. I have two friends that work in the unit at Women's and they enjoy it. At the time we were hired as new grads, our pay was the highest in town. I know it is different depending on ...

4. Roll call!

   jessicab replied to Rustyhammer's topic in New Mexico

   Hi! My name is Jessica. I am a NICU nurse at Lovelace Women's hospital and I absolutely love it there. The nurses are great and I like the Neonatologists too. I am 31 (32 in August - eek!). I have a beautiful daughter who is 11 and I play piano and s...

5. New Grad moving to Albuquerque in December

   jessicab replied to rpbear's topic in New Mexico

   I really hate it when people who have not worked for Lovelace bad mouth it. I work there (and have for over a year) and have really loved it. No place is perfect, but the team is wonderful. I have learned so much and really enjoyed my time there. Whe...

6. NM Exam Result

   jessicab replied to rn4ever?'s topic in New Mexico

   I took my exam March of 2007 on a Saturday. The BON website updated with my license on Tuesday, but if you pay $8 you can find out from Pearson. That was available Monday morning. I think its worth it! I was sick from woryy, and I thought I had faile...

7. Ratios in New Mexico Hospitals

   jessicab replied to JPine's topic in New Mexico

   When I externed at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, the General Surgery Unit was 1 to 4, but sometimes they went over that to 1 to 5. I heard that they have changed to having 1 tech for each nurse, and I wonder if that means you have to take mor...

8. Unm

   jessicab replied to aerorunner80's topic in New Mexico

   I graduated from UNM December of 2006. I loved it, but of course no where is perfect. One thing I will say though, is I heard the new program is not well organized, so just make sure you advocate for yourself! Good luck, its worth it!

9. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   jessicab replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with ben123. We only have ourselves to blame if we don't take the breaks we deserve and NEED. But, I'll tell you that part of the problem is nurses who act like you're a slacker and lazy if you take a break, and nurses who seem to be competin...

10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    jessicab replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I think as a traveler you had every right to stand up and say that he shoudn't treat anyone that way regardless of what status she or he has. I work in a great environment and the doctors treat us well. Everyone has the option of working somewhere el...